Lady Bulldogs fall to BC, 3-0

Virgin Valley High honored its five graduating seniors before its match with visiting Boulder City Tuesday night. But it was the Lady Eagles who were high-fiving on the floor following the match.

Boulder City swept the Lady Bulldogs, 3-0, by scores of 25-20, 25-19 and 25-11 in the Sunrise League match inside of Kirk Brotherson Gymnasium.

The result drops Virgin Valley to 6-4 in league play and to 18-15 overall while the Lady Eagles improve to 8-1 in league and 21-14 overall. Despite the setback, the Lady Bulldogs have secured the third seed from the Sunrise league for the 3A South regional tournament in two weeks.

Boulder City jumped in front 10-6 in the first game, but the Lady Bulldogs eventually pulled even at 16-16 following a service ace by Calee Clem. The Lady Eagles quickly went back on top 18-16 and pulled away to win 25-20.

In the second game, the two teams were tied 10-10, but Boulder City surged in front 21-15. The Lady Eagles maintained the margin to take a 25-19 decision.

In the third and final game, Boulder City jumped in front quickly 6-2 and wore down the Lady Bulldogs to win 25-11 and complete the three-game sweep.